Acts 3:16

"and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the pivotal role of Jesus as both the "Prince of Life" and a martyr, emphasizing his resurrection as a central witness to the faith. By acknowledging that Jesus was killed by those who did not understand his true identity, the statement underscores the transformative power of God's raising Jesus from the dead, affirming his divinity and mission.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 16. And his name. The name of Jesus is here put for Jesus himself; and it is the same as saying, "and he," etc. In this way the word name is often used by the Hebrews, especially when speaking of God, Ac 1:15; 4:12; Eph 1:21; Re 3:4. It does not mean that there was any efficacy in the mere name of Jesus that should heal the man, but that it was done by his authority and power. Through faith in his name. By means of faith in him; that is, by the faith which Peter and John had in Jesus.

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